Occupational standards are essential elements of a vocational and education training system. The standards define the shape of the occupation, describes the skill requirements of the labor market and the results to be achieved by education and training measures. In this thesis, a quality...

In some countries the concept – not to mention the use – of teacher appraisal sparks discussion whenever it is mentioned. According to what criteria? Who decides? And what should the results of teacher appraisals be used for? But education stakeholders are beginning to find some agreement in...

Computer-based administration of large-scale assessments makes it possible to collect a rich set of information on test takers, through analysis of the log files recording interactions between the computer interface and the server. This report examines timing and engagement indicators from the...